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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 09, 1999
Kenneth H. Reiker, Shalimar, FL (US);
Reiker Enterprises of Northwest Florida, Inc., Solvay, NY (US);
Abstract
A mounting assembly includes an electrical junction box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. A fixture support extends into the cavity and supports an electrical fixture. A locking or reinforcement element is provided to fixedly secure the fixture support to the junction box. The locking element is configured for preventing all relative movement between the fixture support and the box, so that the fixture support does not loosen during shipping, installation, or use. The fixture support may have exposed portions which are sufficiently smooth for preventing wear to plastic-coated electrical wires which engage such exposed surfaces of the fixture support. Two, four, or more fixture supports may be provided. Pairs of fixture supports sized for securing different types of fixtures may be provided. An adhesive element, such as double-sided tape, may be provided on the box for rapid attachment thereof to a support surface.